I am really not slacking on replying - I just have little time to actually work on my pin.
- Ok, I have to also admit <heavy sigh> I don't know how to check voltage across TP1. I have a multi-meter, a JD manual, and even found TP1, but there are no exposed pins so I assume I have to use a schematic in the manual to find the connector pins to test it? I hate to be that newbie that asks an obvious question but it is taking me time to figure out how to properly check voltage across TP1 (machine on\off?, where to put the multi-meter leads?, even what setting to put the multi-meter on?). As soon as I figure that out I will post the voltage.
- As far as power draw for LEDOCD and GIOCD boards, here is what I found: "The boards themselves do use a little bit of power, but it is minuscule compared to how much power the lamps themselves use. The boards also pull their power from the same source as the lamps, so it's not like you're adding extra load on your already stressed 12V source. On default settings, the lamps are very slightly dimmer and will use a small amount less power, so that also offsets the power used by the board."
So since I changed out any remaining incandescent bulbs to all LED bulbs I would think that compensates for the minuscule amount of draw from these two boards - ?
- The Pinnovators board taps off of the audio connections to allow connector out to a powered sub so I do not see how it is drawing power - ?
Please keep in mind that this issue didn't present itself until I added a connector to 3 LED strips to either J116, J117, or J118 on the power board. I admit that I shorted something out in doing so which blew fuses F115 and F114 initially I think. Since then I removed the LED strips and have had issues with F116 blowing during times of non-play. I am in NO way blaming LED strips or ColorDMD or any other boards for this issue - I hope in my haste to open my original post I didn't imply that. All involved mod's have been great to work with and very supportive. I just want to get to the root cause for longevity's sake and based on what everyone has said I am not convinced adding a 12v power supply is the root cause but just a band-aide. However, feel free to correct me if I am wrong - I will be the first to admit I have a lot to learn.
Thanks again for your replies. This community is great.